best street tire?

[the98stang]

I want to know what is the best street tire for the price. I'm looking for good traction, and something long lasting. I want it to handle decent in water as well. Also, will 275/40/17 rub if the car is lowered about 1.5" ? Will that size pop out of the fender? What is the largest tire you can fit on 9" rims? Is anyone running tires larger than 275 in the front?

 

[68torinogt]

i like my kdws

 

[topless98gt]

Just ordered my wheels. I'm gonna buy each one a KDW-2 =) (265/35/18 up front, 295/35/18 out back)

 

[topless98gt]

1. KDW stands for Key Feature: Dry & Wet. They have a 8.7 out of 10 rating for wet traction, as well as an 8.5 for hydroplaning resistance.
2. 275s shouldn't rub the front even if you're car is lowered. Some people have rubbing issues, but most do not.
3. 315s on the back mounted on 17x10.5 rims will be flush with the fender.
4. Largest tire for a 9" rim would probably be a 285...my 275s fit perfect on my 18x9s.
5. Even running 275 up front, you will have major tracking issues. The car will follow every flaw/crack/bump in the road.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Best street tire for the price is whatever TireRack is selling for $99 or so. I would never consider paying more that $140 per tire.

 

[68torinogt]

Best street tire for the price is whatever TireRack is selling for $99 or so. I would never consider paying more that $140 per tire.

the ones for my fox were only about $120 all kdw's

 

[deftsound]

Just ordered my wheels. I'm gonna buy each one a KDW-2 =) (265/35/18 up front, 295/35/18 out back)

top when you gonna lower that 4x4 :SNSign:

 

[mity2]

i have to vote for NT555. May not be the grippiest tire, or best in the rain. But when you consider the cost, and how long they last, and overall performance, they are the best bung for buck IMO.
My NT555 - 3 years and almost 10000miles later, still have plently of meat left. and they have good looking treads too...

NT555 - best balance between cost and performance

Quote:
Originally Posted by topless98gt
18x9s.
5. Even running 275 up front, you will have major tracking issues. The car will follow every flaw/crack/bump in the road.


I'll have to disagree. i have 275 on front, and i NEVER had tracking issues. All 03 and up cobra use 275 on front, and u never heard of any tracking issues.
IF you have tracking issues, thats not because of the tire. Its more then likely an issue with something else. wide tire only amplify the existing issues such as loose tierod end or wheel bearing gone south or something in that area.

 

[mity2]

oops hit enter key 1 too many

 

[merc123]

KDW2, no question. 275's are the largest SAFE tire size for a 9" wheel. 275's didn't rub in front with a pro-kit.

 

[HoustonGT]

Get the 275/35/18 KDW 2's out back. These are the best street tires i've ever owned. The dry traction is insane and the wet traction is unbelievable as well. NO clue how long they last but i cut a 1.97 60' with them on a badly prepped track, so i hope that helps you make up your mind.
BTW, they look badass too

 

[merc123]

Yeah, definitely look bad ass. I have 295 out back and 255 up front.

 

[topless98gt]

top when you gonna lower that 4x4 :SNSign:

NEVARRRR!!!! That'll probably be the next mod. I just wish that I could duplicate my signature picture when I lower it.

EDIT: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! IT'S LOWERED NOW!!!

Damn, that's fudgin' sexy. This is definitely the next mod I am doing!


It's a miracle!

 

[twothousandgt]

kdw2 FTW +1000000000

 

[CobraRed_96_GT]

that's how much 275's stick out w/ standard 18" bullit rim offset




KDW FTW

 

[topless98gt]

that's how much 275's stick out w/ standard 18" bullit rim offset

I thought he was talking about the rear tires.

 

[CobraRed_96_GT]

I thought he was talking about the rear tires.

What is the largest tire you can fit on 9" rims? Is anyone running tires larger than 275 in the front?

9" rim, 275 up front; i do believe it was relivent

 

[HoustonGT]

I thought he was talking about the rear tires.

I just run a 245/40/18 up front and save my money and alot of weight. Looks perfect too

 

[Mustang5L5]

i just put on Some bridgestone potenza S-03's and love them. The tire is just like glue!

 

[the98stang]

well I think it's a a toss between the nito 555's or the KDW2's depending on the money I can spend. Will 275 stick out of the fender even if I have a 2000 stang? Where's a good place to buy tires/rims?